Cycling and bicycle racing discussion forums.   View New Forum Topics
Today's Forum Topics

Set as homepage


Go Back   Cycling Forums > Tech Corner > Cycling Equipment
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Welcome to CyclingForums.com

You are currently viewing our website as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. You will have to register before you can post to this thread.

By joining our free online community you will have access to post new topics, communicate privately with other cyclingforums.com members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos and access other special features like product reviews and classifieds.


Why does Campy still use Square BB interface

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 25-03.-2003, 07:41 AM   #1
MGSuarez
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Posts: 52
Default Why does Campy still use Square BB interface

As stated above. Do they use a diff. square system. Or are Ocatlink and ISIS much stiffer?? Is the Campy carbon record carnkset even worth it since it is square? Seems to me they are a little dated as far as design? Or is it??
MGSuarez is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-03.-2003, 05:35 AM   #2
MGSuarez
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Posts: 52
Default

some one has to have a opinion on this.
TTT
MGSuarez is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 05-04.-2003, 12:18 PM   #3
climbo
Registered User
 
climbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Terrigal, Oz
Posts: 675
Default

square works, why change it? splined has had many problems and non-standard designs. i've heard many complaints about it.
climbo is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 08-04.-2003, 03:00 AM   #4
MGSuarez
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Posts: 52
Default re

Ya square works, I am sure a triangle will work also. But, it doesnt mean its a good idea. I haven't really heard anything bad about splined designs. ISIS followed Shimano. So it must have its advantages. Just That I have never seen any tests that document this. ?? Any other opinions?? I am just curious if spined is really the way to go. Why wouldnt Campy change? Is it that there design is just as stiff/better or they dont want to follow??
MGSuarez is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 08-04.-2003, 03:43 AM   #5
mataliog
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: greece
Posts: 32
Default

i think that the future on bb axes is the new desing of the XTR.large diametre with a big hole inside the axe.Large diametre make it stiff,the hole make it lighter.
it now the time for the other industries to follow.
my personal opinion is that Europeans like more classical ideas and don't change something that is working well for such years.I like these ideas too.But Japanese like the money and marketing of the US & Australia want every 2 or 3 years new ideas just to sell,sell,sell.
look hybrids,fitness bikes etc.Good for a ride or tourism.
Europe dies on a real racing classical steel bike full Campagnolo.(hear the sound of rear cogs when stop pedaling.you bet my friends give me everything to be on the head just to hear my veloce....)
__________________
mataliog
mataliog is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 08-04.-2003, 03:49 AM   #6
MGSuarez
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Posts: 52
Default

thanks for the good reply. Insightful
MGSuarez is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 08-04.-2003, 03:53 AM   #7
climbo
Registered User
 
climbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Terrigal, Oz
Posts: 675
Default

the good thing about Campy is that you can buy new cranks and not have to change BB, the design is the same. Every time you buy a new crank in the Shimano line, you need a different type of bottom bracket. I agree that maybe Campy could change to something better, but I think they would not change just for the sake of it because splined was the latest and coolest thing.
climbo is offline  
Reply With Quote

Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT +10. The time now is 05:25 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001 - 2006 cyclingforums.com

Links to websites we like:
Pezcyclingnews | Cyclingnews.com | Wine Zone | iinet